Skids
Childminder in London: Croydon (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jul 2010 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 16 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Ofsted Registered
I am kind and patient with a calm nurturing personality, I am flexible with a common sense approach and a good sense of humour and good initiative.
Over 18 years’ experience caring for Babies, Toddlers, Twins and School aged children.
I specialise in Creative Play, Sensory and Messy Play with a Therapeutic and Holistic approach.
I provide a key role assisting with each child’s learning and development as well as their physical, health, well-being and emotional needs, I provide boundaries where needed but I am caring and kind, allowing children freedom to explore and learn through play and to grow with confidence & achievement. Children have a voice, so I encourage them to make their own choices.
I specialise in providing good day and sleep routines for babies and toddlers
I work within the early years foundation stage curriculum and I work in partnership with you the parent to discuss all aspects of your child's care providing regular feedback of your child's daily activity. I am able to give your child the individual attention and support they need as well as allowing them the freedom and enjoyment to explore their environment and to encourage interaction with other children allowing them to feel secure, respected, valued and safe.
- Parks, Play Centres, Garden Play. Outings
- I cook healthy meals and snacks. I do Food Prep and I have experience with children
- food allegies
- Homework
- Travel / Personal Assistant/
- Flexible and willing to travel with family
My Experience
Over 18 years looking after children from Birth to school age. Level 3 Childcare Qualified.
Maternity Nurse Experience including helping your baby to eat and sleep well
Excellent Housekeeping skills
Tasty Food cooked and Meal Prep Experience with food allergies
My Qualifications
Level 3 - Early Years Educator
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding
Health & Safety
Food Hygiene
Other childcare courses - please contact me for further details
My Availability
Please contact me to discuss
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
My fees includes home cooked meals, full childcare, learning activities, Outdoor play etc
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/07/2023)
Reviews
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This nanny has helped me with my now 10 month old and has been a great support.
She has cooked for him while he was transitioning from blended food to solids. She has helped with his sleeping and eating routines.
She had great ideas and insight which has helped with his development.
I highly recommend her. We are very happy that we found her. My kid is always happy to see her!
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I remember meeting you during a parent and toddler session at the library. Throughout the session I kept watching the way you were interacting with the kids and was wondering whether you were a childminder or not. At that very time I was looking for a childminder for my little one and was struggling a lot to accept any place for her as i must admit i am the most fussy and a clean freak person when it comes to surrondings. I had the courage to speak to you after and was blown away. Your warmth and care towards the children you had with you was amazing. Aunty H, you are such an amazing childminder. The love, care and attention you gave to my daughter was superb. She couldn't have enough of you and I can quiet remember she even made a song with your name and sings it all the time and always wanted to be around you. Your environment was top notch. I mean the set up entirely. We still can't walk away even though my daughter isn't with you anymore, we've become part of your family and will always recommend you to anyone looking for a childminder. Thank you so much for all that you did for us. Always Paula x
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by
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about
SKids
on 07/06/2020
Response by
SKids
on 07/06/2020:
Wow thank you for such a lovely heartfelt comment.
I am so glad you approach me and that your daughter was happy in my care x
I can not recommend Auntie H highly enough. Both my daughters were with her. My eldest from reception until end of year 6 and my youngest from 10 months old. My daughters adore her, and still do. Both of my daughters thrived in her care. Her setting is ideal for kids, warm, homely and educational. I could not have wished for a better childminder to look after my two. My kids moved schools, had they not, they would still be in her care.
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The childminder cared for my son from the age of 4 to 9. SmartiKids Childcare setting gave my child a home feeling after school time. The childminder created an environment for children to feel loved and cared for like their own family. In the childminder’s care, the children learn to respect each other and to be kind to the younger ones. She gives them healthy and warm food after school which my son loved and on many occasions asked me to find out about a certain recipe. He was very happy there and always looked forward to going to the childminder after weekends and school holidays. On some occasions, he was disappointed to be picked up by me from school if it was not planned as he wanted to go to SmartiKids Childcare.
At SmartiKids Childcare have fun and also develop through a variety of educational activities. The childminder keeps a good rapport with parents and keeps them informed of their children development and behaviours.
My son was very sad to leave SmartiKids Childcare. We are still in contact and my son wants to visit the lovely childminder regularly.
An experienced, trusted & friendly Childminder who provides an outstanding service. Highly recommended!
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I am extremely grateful that Auntie H was able to childminder three of my children of varying ages over a period of almost four years. When I first found her services I was in the process of placing my 1 year old in a nursery, but wasn’t really keen on the idea because of how young she was and the type of nurturing she was used to.
I am so glad I halted my plans and opted to place my little one with Auntie H. My daughter was always happy attending this childminding setting and spoke positively about her day and the activities she undertook for the day. My daughter was able to engage in both play and learning activities which have prepared her well for reception.
I would recommend this setting if you want a more personal, home from Home approach to caring for your child.
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